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HR 5023 117th Congress House Commerce

WEBS Act of 2021

Introduced: August 13, 2021 Introduced by: Miller, Carol D. Republican · West Virginia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Aug 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 13, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Website for Economies of Business-friendly States Act of 2021 or the WEBS Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of Commerce to establish a website that provides relevant information about the business environment of each state for a person considering establishing a business in the state or relocating a business to the state.

The website must include information such as descriptions of (1) state business income and payroll taxes, (2) incentives for establishing or relocating a business to the state, (3) minimum wage requirements of the state, and (4) job training programs available in the state.

Commerce must also promote the website to foreign persons who may be considering relocating a business to or otherwise investing in the United States.

What's happening now August 16, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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